Red Seal Cook

Category - Sauces

How is a liaison incorporated into a sauce?
  1. Whisk the liaison and then add it directly to simmering sauce
  2. Temper the liaison, then pour the mixture directly into the sauce
  3. Temper the liaison, pour the mixture directly into the sauce, and bring to a boil
  4. Liaison would never be added into a sauce, it is only used for soups
Explanation
Answer: B- Liaison is tempered with the sauce and then added into the rest of the mixture. It is then transferred to a bain marie and kept for service. Never boil a sauce or soup that already has a liaison added as the egg yolks may curdle.
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